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A7 DAM

2016 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,306 mi
Last recorded47,306 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 DAM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2025 47,306 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 42,407 miles

Central Front Upper Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 38,626 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 33,913 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 30,249 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 25,137 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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A7 DAM is a 2016 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 50,172 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A7 DAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 10 years old, this Audi A3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A7 DAM registered?

A7 DAM is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is A7 DAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 DAM shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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